# What you'll need:
→ Base
01 - ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - ¾ cup unsweetened milk of choice
03 - ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
06 - 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup, to taste
07 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of fine sea salt
09 - 1–2 tbsp water or extra milk, as needed
→ Optional Add-Ins
10 - 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
11 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
12 - 2–3 tbsp diced banana, berries, or apple
13 - 1 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
14 - 1 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
→ Toppings
15 - 1 tbsp peanut butter or powdered peanut butter
16 - Fresh fruit slices
17 - Dollop of Greek yogurt
18 - Toasted nuts or seeds
19 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
20 - Pinch of flaky sea salt
# Method:
01 - Select a clean jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, 12–14 oz capacity.
02 - Add rolled oats to the jar. Stir in chia seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, and protein powder if using. Add a pinch of salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup if using until smooth. Add 1–2 tbsp water or extra milk if mixture is too thick.
04 - Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
05 - If the mixture is very thick, add a splash more milk and stir again.
06 - Stir in sturdy fruits or chocolate chips now if using. For delicate fruit, add just before serving.
07 - Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight (8–12 hours).
08 - In the morning, stir well and check consistency. Add more milk if desired.
09 - Top with peanut butter, fresh fruit, yogurt, nuts or seeds, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
10 - Enjoy straight from the jar or transfer to a bowl. Refrigerated leftovers keep for up to 2 days; add fresh fruit just before serving.
